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Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Journal of Tropical Crop Science is an international journal publishing research related to tropical crops. Articles in the journal focus on in-vivo and in-vitro production and production environment, breeding, seed technology, physiology, postharvest, pest and pathology of cereals, vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, medicinal and plantation crops; soil, landscape, turf and agro ecology management under tropical conditions.
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Growth and Production of Cassavas in Intercropping System with Cowpeas Sinaga, Intan Lorenza; Suwarto, Suwarto; Purnamawati, Heni; Guntoro, Dwi
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
Publisher : Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.02.128-136

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Cassava is one of the most important commodities worldwide, serving as a crucial food source due to its rich content of nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, fat, calcium, and magnesium. Cassava is a perennial crop with slow growth, necessitating the selection of intercrops with shorter harvest periods. Cowpea, a legume high in protein, is widely cultivated and suitable for intercropping with cassava. Intercropping these crops involves adjusting planting distances to optimize yield. This study aims to determine the optimal planting distance in an intercropping system that yields the highest productivity for the cassava variety “Mangu” and the cowpea varieties “Albina” and “Uno”. The research was conducted from January to June 2023 at the IPB Experimental Farm in Sawahbaru, Dramaga, Bogor, on Latosol soil, at an altitude of 207 meters above sea level. The study utilized a randomized complete block design with a single factor: the intercropping system pattern. The patterns tested were 1:2 (one row of cassava with two rows of cowpea) and 1:3 (one row of cassava with three rows of cowpea), consisting of: P1: “Mangu” and “Uno” 1:2; P2: “Mangu” and “Uno” 1:3; P3: “Mangu” and “Albina” 1:2; P4: “Mangu” and “Albina” 1:3; P5: “Mangu” monoculture; P6: “Uno” monoculture; P7: “Albina” monoculture. The results indicated that the P3 planting system yielded the highest crown height at 1, 5, and 6 months after planting (MAP), the highest canopy diameter at 4 months after planting, tuber production, and 100 seed weight of cowpea. The P4 system produced the highest stem diameter, number of leaves, number of pods, pod dry weight, and seed dry weight at 9 months after planting.
Effect of Different Blended Fertilizers Formulae for the Productivity of Sesame at Bench Maji Zone, South Ethiopia Musse, Zelalem Addis; Ambaye, Shiferaw Boke
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.02.195-199

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Sesame productivity in our country Ethiopia is low due to unbalanced fertilization and soil fertility degradation beyond disease and lacking using an improved variety of sesame. The experiment was conducted for two growing seasons to identify the effects of different blended fertilizer formulae applications on sesame yield and yield components at Menit Goldia. The treatments are control, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur and boron (NPSB) formula 1 = 46 kg.ha-1 N, 54 kg.ha-1 P,10 kg.ha-1 S, and 1.07 kg.ha-1 B; formulae 2 = 69 kg.ha-1 N,72 kg.ha-1 P,13 kg.ha-1 S, and 1.4 kg.ha-1 B, formula 3 = 92 kg.ha-1 N, 90 kg.ha-1 P, 17 kg.ha-1 S, and 1.7 kg.ha-1 B. The experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The application NPSB formula resulted in the highest sesame yield and yield component as compared to the control. The economic analysis demonstrated that the maximum net benefit with the highest marginal rate of return was obtained due to the application of formula 3 as compared to control, therefore formula 3 is recommended to grow sesame at Menit Goldia and other areas with similar environment.
Utilization of Plasma Technology to Control Weed Seed Germination Bukhori, Anwar; Guntoro, Dwi; Sudradjat; Tri Sugiarto, Anto
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.02.200-205

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Efforts to reduce herbicide use include employing cold plasma technology, which produces heat energy from UV plasma rays using a combination of electrical power. This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of plasma technology in controlling weeds and to identify the optimal voltage and duration for using cold plasma technology to inhibit seed germination. The study was conducted at the Ecotoxicology Laboratory and Seed Propagation Laboratory of IPB in Bogor, Indonesia, from January to March 2023. It comprised two experiments: (1) testing the voltage and time duration of cold plasma technology and (2) examining the effect of electrode needle distance on mustard seeds. The first experiment followed a completely randomized design with plasma voltage and time duration as the treatments. The second experiment used a single-factor completely randomized design to investigate the electrode needle distance. Each experiment included four replications. The results indicated that a voltage of 140 kV with a duration of 80 seconds could suppress mustard seed germination by up to 100%. Additionally, using an electrode needle distance of 0.5 cm reduced the germination percentage of mustard seeds by up to 100% at 7 and 14 days after treatment.
Yield and Physicochemical Characteristics of Kaffir Lime Leaf Essential Oils Subjected to Different Post-Harvest Treatment Budiarto, Rahmat; Poerwanto, Roedhy; Santosa, Edi; Efendi, Darda; Agusta, Andria; Rofiq, Muhamad Abdul
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.02.97-104

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The importance of kaffir lime leaf as essential oils (EOs) raw material is starting to get attention because of its commercial value; however, there is no quality reference for kaffir lime leaf EOs, especially in response to various post-harvest handlings. This study aimed to describe the physicochemical characteristics and yield of kaffir lime EOs subjected to different post-harvest. Bogor originated-kaffir lime leaf was prepared to be subjected to several post-harvest treatments, i.e., control/fresh green leaves (P1); milling to produce green leaf flour (P2); drying to produce dry brown leaf (P3), and milling and drying to produce brown leaf flour (P4). The result showed that post-harvest treatment generally decreases an oil yield and increases darkness color, specific gravity and refractive index of tested EOs. Additionally, post-harvest treatment also changes metabolite profile revealed by GCMS analysis. The relative percentage of caryophyllene and citronellol tends to increase, while the linalool and citronellal levels decrease due to tested post-harvest treatment. It was implied that for the benefit of the fragrance industry with a high citronellal requirement, EOs should be made from fresh green leaves and the leaves should be avoided from drying and powdering treatment.
Evaluating the Efficiency of Metsulfuron-Methyl: The Role of Rice Cultivation Practices in Controlling Monochoria vaginalis Kansa Dianti Putri; Guntoro, Dwi; Sintho Wahyuning Ardie; Hariyadi
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.02.175-183

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Monochoria vaginalis is an invasive weed that thrives in rice paddies across Indonesia. Herbicide control is challenging since Monochoria vaginalis is known to be sulfonylurea-resistant in Indonesian rice fields. This weed is highly competitive, with a rapid growth pattern that may diminish rice production. Metsulfuron-methyl, a widely used herbicide, can potentially eliminate sensitive weeds at low dosage levels. This study aimed to identify the optimal dosage of metsulfuron-methyl for controlling Monochoria vaginalis and assess the impact of monoculture rice growing patterns and herbicide application in controlling weeds. The experimental design was a split-plot design with four replications, conducted from June to July 2023 in the Cikabayan Greenhouse at IPB University. The major plot was the Monochoria vaginalis accession: exposed or not exposed to herbicide, consisting of seven sites. The subplot represented the dosage of the active ingredient (a.i.) metsulfuron-methyl: 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 g.ha-1. In addition to the field experiments, interviews were performed with five farmers from each of the seven Monochoria vaginalis sample accessions to assess rice planting patterns and herbicide usage history. The results showed that metsulfuron-methyl at 1 g.ha-1 reduced weed populations by over 50% in rice accessions Bugel, Palumbonsari, and Ciasem Hilir. Variability in Monochoria vaginalis indicated resistance to metsulfuron-methyl, necessitating greater dosages up to 8 g a.i. per ha-1 for Pasirkaliki and Rancajaya accessions. Our study also indicated that some areas could use lower dosages of herbicides to effectively control Monochoria vaginalis. In contrast to other places that required larger, three-yearly dosages of 100 to 125 g.ha-1, Bugel, Palumbonsari, and Ciasem Hilir used a twice-yearly dosage of 20 g.ha-1. These findings highlight the importance of tailored herbicide application strategies based on local resistance patterns and historical herbicide use to manage Monochoria vaginalis effectively.
Plant Growth, Fruit Production and Total Terpenoid Compounds in Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) at Various Levels of Phosphorus Fertilization Rizva, Dian Novira; Melati, Maya; Aziz, Sandra Arifin
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.02.184-194

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Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) fruits have been reported to have pharmacological functions such as anti-bacterial, lowering blood sugar, and preventing cardiovascular disease. Terpenoids are the bioactive compounds that play a role in those functions. The phosphorus is essential in the biosynthesis of terpenoids. This research aimed to determine plant growth characteristics, fruit production, and terpenoid production in bitter gourds fertilized with various phosphorus. The experiment was conducted at the IPB experimental station in Cikarawang, 6o32’58.3” S south latitude and 106o43’54.8” E east longitude, Bogor, Indonesia, from July to October 2023. The experiment used a completely randomized block design with a single factor: fertilizer treatments and three replications. The treatments were without fertilizer, chicken manure only, and varying dosages of SP-36 (0, 20, 40, 60 g per plant). Plants treated with 40 g SP-36 per plant significantly had longer stems at four weeks after planting (WAP) (153.5 cm), substantially more female flowers at 5 WAP (6.4 flowers), heavier fresh weight per fruit (243.98 g), and higher fruit carotene level (86 μg.g-1). Plants treated with 60 g SP-36 per plant had the heaviest fresh fruit weight per plant (2,820.9 g). On the other hand, chicken manure fertilizer resulted in an elevated number of female flowers at 7 WAP (6.8 flowers), leaf potassium content (3.41%), chlorophyll a (250 μg.g-1), chlorophyll b (114 μg.g-1), and total chlorophyll concentration (363 μg.g-1). There were no significant differences in IC50, terpenoid content, and terpenoid production; however, plants treated with 60 g SP-36 per plant tended to have lower IC50 (1,347.67 ppm) and terpenoid content (95,227 μmol NE.g-1 dry fruit). In contrast, plants treated with 40 g SP-36 per plant tended to have higher terpenoid production (15,995 mmol NE per plant) than other treatments. 
Assessment of Nitrogen Volatilization and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urea with N-stabilizer in a Productive Oil Palm Plantation (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Waraqi, Bismo; Agusta, Herdhata Herdhata; Sudradjat; Hariyadi
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 03 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.03.260-267

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Nitrogen fertilization plays a crucial role in supporting plant growth. However, nitrogen in the soil can be lost through rainwater leaching. To address this issue, the concept of fertilizing N-stabilizer-coated urea was proposed. The aim is to reduce nitrogen loss on the field due to vaporization and minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of this N-stabilizer-coated urea in reducing nitrogen loss through vaporization, improving GHG emissions, and its impact on plant growth and leaf quality. The research was conducted at IPB-Cargill Jonggol, Bogor, West Java, oil palm education and research station from August 2021 to March 2022. The experimental design employed a completely randomized block design. The fertilizer treatments included four types of nitrogen fertilizers: urea (46% N), coated urea with N-stabilizer (46% N), ZA (21% N), and NPK (15-15-15, 15% N). Additionally, a control treatment without any fertilizer application was included. All treatments were replicated three times. Data analysis was done using the SAS (Statistical Analysis System) 9.0 program. The F-test was conducted, followed by DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) advanced tests at a 5% error level. The results revealed that urea with N-stabilizer fertilization significantly reduced NH3-vaporization by 53% in the first week compared to the application of normal urea. NH3-vaporization level from ZA and NPK was < 1% compared to urea application. Field application of urea with N-stabilizer showed no significant difference in greenhouse gas emission (GHG) compared to the other nitrogen fertilizer types. The GHG values ranged from 7.10 to 7.29 g CO2-e.m-2 per day. The use of N-stabilizer-coated urea could be an effective approach to minimize nitrogen loss through vaporization and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining comparable results to other nitrogen fertilizer types in terms of GHG emissions on the field.
Genetic Diversity of Yellow and Red Berries Arabica Coffee Populations Grown in a Mix Populations in Garut, West Java, Indonesia, Based on SSR Markers Cahyono, Andy Agus; Ardie, Sintho Wahyuning; Rubiyo, Rubiyo; Sudarsono, Sudarsono
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 03 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.03.207-216

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Farmers in Garut, West Java, grow mixed varieties of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.). Subsequently, they use harvested beans as seeds. Intercrossing among varieties may result in hybrid progenies and harvesting hybrid progenies as seed results in genetic variations. This research aims to evaluate the genetic diversity of Arabica coffee grown in a mixed population. Ninety-one Arabica coffees comprised 37 Arabica cv. “Ahernt GRT KN” (yellow-), 45 “Sigararutang” (red-), and nine “S795” (red berries) were sampled. Twenty SSR primer pairs were validated using 15 samples representing three varieties; six were polymorphic and used to genotype 91 Arabica accessions. Genetic data were analyzed using PowerMaker 3.25 and Darwin version 6 software. The results showed that the six SSR loci generated from 2 – 3 alleles, with an average of 2.17 alleles per locus. Genetic analysis of Arabica coffee from Garut, West Java, generated SSR markers with an average PIC of 0,33 across loci and varieties. The PIC within Arabica coffee cv. “Ahernt GRT KN” and “Sigararutang” were low, and within “S795” was moderate. Those PICs indicate the presence of more genetic diversity within “S795” than the other two cultivars. The Ho across Arabica coffee cv. “Sigararutang” and “S795” were lower than the He values, confirming their self-pollination nature. However, the Ho values of Arabica coffee cv. “Ahernt GRT KN” was larger than the others, indicating the presence of residual heterozygosity and a low percentage of recent outcrossing. The low Ho values of “Sigararutang” suggest that Arabica coffee is homozygous. Arabica coffee cv. “S795” also showed a low Ho value, but its moderate He value indicates the presence of more genetic diversity than the othercultivars.
Growth and Yield Performance of Different Mustard Varieties Grown in Barind Tract Soils of Bangladesh Mehedi Hashan Sohel; Md. Fahad Ali; Ali Ahmed; Md. Raduon Ahmed; Tonima Tasmim; Hadia Akhter; Rahman, Md. Mahabubur
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 03 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.03.229-238

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The present research was conducted to investigate the growth and yield performance of thirteen mustard varieties grown in Chapai Nawabganj district, Bangladesh. Thirteen mustard varieties, viz. “BINA Sarisha-4”, “BINA Sarisha-7”, “BINA Sarisha-9”, “BINA Sarisha-10”, “BARI Sarisha-14”, “BARI Sarisha-15”, “BARI Sarisha-16”, “BARI Sarisha-17”, “BARI Sarisha-18”, an “Indian tall” variety, “Indian short” variety, a Japanese variety “Sarisha” and a local variety were cultivated during “Rabi” (rainy) season 2021-2022. The preparation of land with recommended fertilizer doses, the experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design consisting of three replications. All the growth, yield, and yield attributes significantly differed among the mustard varieties. In growth attributes, the highest value in plant height (149.97 cm), number of leaves per plant (16.77), leaf length (12.33 cm), number of branches per plant (11.40), and tap root length (22.53 cm) for “Indian tall” variety, “Indian short” variety , “BARI Sarisha-18”, “BINA Sarisha-7”, and “Japanese Sarisha”, respectively. In terms of yield and yield attributes, number of siliqua per plant (102.00), siliqua length (6.37 cm), number of grains per siliqua  (39.50), grain yield per plot (576.33), 1000-seeds weight (3.75 g), biological yield (5.06 ton.ha-1), and harvest index (35.23%) was highest in the “Indian tall” variety , “BARI Sarisha-14”, “BARI Sarisha-14”, “BINA Sarisha-9”, and “Indian short” variety , respectively. The maximum benefit cost ratio (BCR) was 2.21, observed in “BINA Sarisha-9”. Besides, BCR 1.71 and 1.66 were for “BARI Sarisha-14” and “Japanese Sarisha”, respectively. The findings of the study suggested that “BINA Sarisha-9”, “BARI Sarisha-14”, and “Japanese Sarisha” would be suitable for better productivity and recommended for cultivation in the medium highland of Chapai Nawabganj district of Bangladesh.
Determination of Seed Physiological Maturity and Invigoration using Plasma-Activated Water and Ultrafine Bubble Water on Okra Seeds Nur Syam Ismaniza A., Siti Nur Syam Ismaniza A.; Widajati, Eny; Qadir , Abdul; Purwanto, Y. Aris
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 11 No. 03 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.11.03.217-228

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Seeds physical and physiological qualities are primarily determined by seed physiological maturity. Seed enhancement technology has developed rapidly, including using ultrafine bubbles (UFB) and plasma-activated water (PAW) to increase seed viability. This study aimed to determine seed physiology maturity on okra seed to get the optimal harvesting period seeds and to examine the most effective seed enhancement plasma-activated water and ultrafine-bubble Water. The first experiment was arranged using completely randomized design with fruit maturity as the single factor, harvested at 3, 4, 5, or 6 weeks after anthesis (WAA), with three replications. The second experiment used factorial completely randomized design; the first factor is seed lots with different storage times (fresh seed and one-year storage seed), and the second factor seed invigoration using UFB (20 ppm dissolved oxygen) and PAW (10-, 20-, and 30-min exposure) as the second factor. Untreated seeds were used as control. Fifty seeds were used in each treatment. Okra seed physiological maturity was reached at 5 WAA based on seed dry weight, germination capacity, seedling vigor, and speed of germination. The pod color at 5 WAA is olive brown, and seed testa has dark greyish purple. Plasma-activated water at 10 minutes exposure increased the vigor index of seed lots stored for one year by 86% and PAW20 by 87%. Plasma activated water at 10-, 20- and 30-minutes exposures significantly increased the seedling vigor index and germination speed of fresh seeds harvested at 5 WAA.

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